Day 4428: Ceramic Sculptures, The Dancing House, TBT.

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From Fire to Wind, 

JiSook Jung’s Ceramic Sculptures 

“Animal in the Wind” (2014), clay, 36.7 x 20.8 x 30 centimeters.

JiSook Jung has long been drawn to clay for its inherent malleability. “Clay has the advantage of being able to quickly mold an image in my head into a visual form because it is soft and plastic,” the Seoul-based artist tells Colossal. “In that sense, I think clay is an intuitive and instinctive material.”

“Walking Daydream” (2024), clay and foam clay, 49 x 36 x 46.5 centimeters

Jung’s pensive, abstracted beings sprout limbs and minimal—if any—facial features. Each piece is vaguely animalistic and evocative of weather, the elements, and organic textures. A cloud walks on four legs, a green flame looks back at us with two beady eyes, or a wavy, blue being takes on the physical persona of wind.

 

                            "Mass of Ego” (2024), clay and synthetic resin, 14 x 19.3 x 34.5 centimeters

Many of Jung’s works tap into universal human experiences and concerns, like dreams, possibilities, and ego. “Potential,” for example, highlights a slightly bulbous, pink form that stands on four legs, as if preparing to metamorphose into something altogether new. Jung will open a solo exhibition on November 16 at Simple Object in Taipei. Find more on Instagram.

“Burn Green” (2024), clay, 29.5 x 14 x 47.2 centimeters

“Potential” (2019), clay, 17 x 12 x 32 centimeters

“Free Animal” (2024), clay, 43.5 x 16.3 x 38 centimeters

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The Dancing House in Prague, 

designed by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić and completed in 1996, is an icon of contemporary architecture. 

  This structure, also stands out for its innovative design that imitates the movement of a dancing couple, with a curved and dynamic façade. Named "Fred and Ginger" in reference to famous dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the building represents a bold break from traditional architectural styles and adds an element of modernity to Prague's cityscape. 

Throwback Thursday ...

Demura Sensei

breaking concrete on volunteer

Japanese Village Karate demonstration

Buena Park, CA  1975

 

  

 

A 2+ minute video,  1 String Animation, here

 

 

 

  

 

Just because ...

  

Eurasian Bullfinch

 

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